Kung Fu Conversations
By Kung Fu Conversations
Featuring honest bi-weekly discussions and interviews about current events, training, the long history of Chinese Kung Fu, and its meaning and relevance to today's practitioners.
With over 50 years of experience teaching, training, and using internal and external styles of Chinese Kung Fu, Owen Schilling and Randel Davis bring insight, laughter, perspective, and clarity to the complicated subject of Chinese Kung Fu.
Kung Fu ConversationsFeb 16, 2023
Episode #58 - Interview #15 - Robert J Coons - Daoism, Nei Dan, Bagua, Xingyi, Immortality Study.com
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Robert J. Coons about Daoism, Nei Dan, Bagua, Xingyi, and his Immortality Study.com teachings.
From his bio:
"Robert James Coons began his study of Daoism and Chinese culture at the early age of eight. Throughout his childhood he studied Oriental martial arts and always maintained a passion for the study of ideas coming from other cultures and times in history. On suggestion of his teacher, Robert went to China in search of a new perspective on martial arts. Robert currently resides between Canada, where he runs a tea business and meditation club, and Henan China, where he operates an English school and studies Chinese arts and culture."
Episode #57 - Do we need forms? pt2
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about the role of forms in the Chinese Martial Arts, do we need them?
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Episode #56 - Interview# 14 - The Kung Fu Genius - Alex Richter - City Wing Tsun pt2
In this episode, the KFC (Kung Fu Conversations) team (Owen and Randel) continue their interview the KFG (Kung Fu Genius) Sifu Alex Richter of City Wing Tsun, NYC!
From his website:
"'Alex has been studying martial arts since the age of eight, and by the age of fifteen he already earned a black belt in Taekwondo. During his late teen years he began training in wing chun, grappling, and other kung fu systems. By age twenty, Alex started training in Sifu Leung Ting's brand of Wing Chun know as Wing Tsun (WT). This art would become his life's passion." City Wing Tsun
Episode #56 - Interview# 14 - The Kung Fu Genius - Alex Richter - City Wing Tsun pt1
In this episode, the KFC (Kung Fu Conversations) team (Owen and Randel) interview the KFG (Kung Fu Genius) Sifu Alex Richter of City Wing Tsun, NYC!
From his website:
"'Alex has been studying martial arts since the age of eight, and by the age of fifteen he already earned a black belt in Taekwondo. During his late teen years he began training in wing chun, grappling, and other kung fu systems. By age twenty, Alex started training in Sifu Leung Ting's brand of Wing Chun know as Wing Tsun (WT). This art would become his life's passion." City Wing Tsun
Episode #55 - Do we need forms? pt1
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about the role of forms in the Chinese Martial Arts, do we need them?
Reach Out and Let Us Know What You Think!
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Episode #54 - Interview# 13 - "Goju" Spencer Knuttila - Wing Chun, Goju Ryu Karate
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Goju Spencer about his Ho Luen Wing Chun and Goju Ryu.
From his Bio: "I am a Wing Chun (Ho Luen) and Goju Ryu (Higaonna) practitioner, with experience in many other related arts. I like looking at the relationships between the arts, since they have similar ancestry, and identifying where there is useful overlap."
Episode #53 - How Much Chinese Culture Do You Need In Your Chinese Martial Art?
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about the role of Chinese culture in the Chinese Martial Arts, how much is enough?
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Episode #52 - Interview #12 - Sifu David Peterson - WSL Wing Chun Combat Science pt2
In this episode, Owen and Randel continue their interview Sifu David Peterson.
From his website:
"David Peterson, has been training in the Chinese martial arts since 1973. He became a student of the late Sifu Wong Shun Leung after travelling to Hong Kong in 1983. He is a graduate of the University of Melbourne, where he majored in Chinese studies, and a former teacher of the Chinese language for over thirty years, having taught at two of Melbourne's most prestigious private schools, 'Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar' and 'Camberwell Grammar School'.
Peterson is a speaker of both the Mandarin and Cantonese dialects, and the former principal instructor of the ‘Melbourne Chinese Martial Arts Club’ (MCMAC), which he established in 1983. 'WSL Ving Tsun Combat Science - Malaysia' was established at the beginning of 2011 when he relocated to Malaysia to start a new life in that country."
Episode #52 - Interview #12 - Sifu David Peterson - WSL Wing Chun Combat Science
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Sifu David Peterson.
From his website:
"David Peterson, has been training in the Chinese martial arts since 1973. He became a student of the late Sifu Wong Shun Leung after travelling to Hong Kong in 1983. He is a graduate of the University of Melbourne, where he majored in Chinese studies, and a former teacher of the Chinese language for over thirty years, having taught at two of Melbourne's most prestigious private schools, 'Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar' and 'Camberwell Grammar School'.
Peterson is a speaker of both the Mandarin and Cantonese dialects, and the former principal instructor of the ‘Melbourne Chinese Martial Arts Club’ (MCMAC), which he established in 1983. 'WSL Ving Tsun Combat Science - Malaysia' was established at the beginning of 2011 when he relocated to Malaysia to start a new life in that country."
Episode #51 - Will Chinese Marital Arts Be Here in 100 years? 2023 Wrap Up!
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about the future of Chinese Martial Arts and wrap up 2023!
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Episode #50 - Interview #11 - Douglas Wong - Traditional Chinese Kung Fu, Taiji, White Lotus Kung Fu pt2
In this episode, Owen and Randel continue their interview with Sifu Douglas Wong
From his website:
"Master Wong has been involved in the martial arts for over 40 years.....Teacher, trainer, and author, Master Douglas L. Wong is the founder of the modern-day White Lotus system of Kung Fu. Master Wong has traveled the world to teach his art through seminars, training camps, movies, videos, and print and electronic media."
Episode #50 - Interview #11 - Douglas Wong - Traditional Chinese Kung Fu, Taiji, White Lotus Kung Fu pt1
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Sifu Douglas Wong
From his website:
"Master Wong has been involved in the martial arts for over 40 years.....Teacher, trainer, and author, Master Douglas L. Wong is the founder of the modern-day White Lotus system of Kung Fu. Master Wong has traveled the world to teach his art through seminars, training camps, movies, videos, and print and electronic media."
Episode #49 - Is Your Practice Right for you in the Long-Term?
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about what is right for the long-term practitioner may not be right for the lineage or style in the short term.
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Episode #48 - Interview #10 - Dr. Mark Cheng - Kung Fu, FMA, Taiji Quan, and Fitness pt2
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Dr. Mark Cheng.
From his website:
"As a lifelong student of healing, harming, and helping the human body through martial and medical sciences, I’ve devoted countless hours across continents to connect the dots for you.
Optimal human performance through movement is one of my fundamental yardsticks, and our goal is to give you a way to express your body’s best, most athletic movement in a pain-free, sustainable fashion.
You may have heard me speaking or lecturing about prehab or rehab exercises in clips on YouTube or seen my Tai Cheng infomercial on TV. You might have even read about some of my work with professional sports athletes, Olympians, or other celebrities.
But the principles of health are both universal and accessible for everyone… if you understand how the body breaks and how the body works. That’s why I’ve distilled decades of RKC/StrongFirst kettlebell strength training methods, TRX Suspension training principles, Functional Movement Systems FMS/SFMA movement pattern analysis, and biomechanical optimization principles from cultures around the world to fast-track you to the healthiest, happiest, and heartiest you that you can be."
Episode #48 - Interview #10 - Dr. Mark Cheng - Kung Fu, FMA, Taiji Quan, and Fitness pt1
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Dr. Mark Cheng.
From his website:
"As a lifelong student of healing, harming, and helping the human body through martial and medical sciences, I’ve devoted countless hours across continents to connect the dots for you.
Optimal human performance through movement is one of my fundamental yardsticks, and our goal is to give you a way to express your body’s best, most athletic movement in a pain-free, sustainable fashion.
You may have heard me speaking or lecturing about prehab or rehab exercises in clips on YouTube or seen my Tai Cheng infomercial on TV. You might have even read about some of my work with professional sports athletes, Olympians, or other celebrities.
But the principles of health are both universal and accessible for everyone… if you understand how the body breaks and how the body works. That’s why I’ve distilled decades of RKC/StrongFirst kettlebell strength training methods, TRX Suspension training principles, Functional Movement Systems FMS/SFMA movement pattern analysis, and biomechanical optimization principles from cultures around the world to fast-track you to the healthiest, happiest, and heartiest you that you can be."
Episode #47 - Solo Cast #3 - Warriorship Conversing ep3 - Randel Davis Talks with "The Combat Professor" Kevin Secours
In this episode, Randel does a solo cast with Director of Integrated Fighting Systems "The Combat Professor" Kevin Secours.
About Kevin:
"I have over 30’years of teaching experience in the martial arts. I’ve worked with elite professionals and civilians, and created and implemented curriculums for military, law enforcement and institutions. I am passionate about sharing my love of the martial arts and self defence and I am committed to empowering individuals to assert their limits and achieve safety in their personal lives."
Episode #46 - Eras of Your Teacher and Their Training, How Should You Approach it?
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about the eras of a teacher and how their training changes over time and how you should approach it.
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Episode #45 - Interview #9 - Sifu Russ Smith - Chinese Kung Fu, Okinawan Karate, Eskrima - Burinkan Dojo pt2
In this episode, Owen and Randel continue their interview with master teacher and author Russ L Smith.
From his website: "Russ expressed an interest in martial arts as a young teenager, and began learning Karate basics with a family friend. It wasn't until Russ was on extended vacation in the Philippines over thirty years ago that he began his formal training in Japanese Goju-Ryu under an Australian instructor, Sensei Iyan Mackenzie...Russ's desire to continue research on the origins and influences on Goju-Ryu has lead him to also study Fujian and Hakka arts such as Five Ancestor (Ngo Cho Kun / Wuzuquan), White Eyebrow (Pak Mei), and White Crane Boxing styles....Russ's focus is preserving, promoting, and researching the arts of Okinawa, Southern China, Malaysia, and the Philippines at his Burinkan dojo."
Episode #45 - Interview #9 - Sifu Russ Smith - Chinese Kung Fu, Okinawan Karate, Eskrima - Burinkan Dojo pt1
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview master teacher and author Russ L Smith.
From his website: "Russ expressed an interest in martial arts as a young teenager, and began learning Karate basics with a family friend. It wasn't until Russ was on extended vacation in the Philippines over thirty years ago that he began his formal training in Japanese Goju-Ryu under an Australian instructor, Sensei Iyan Mackenzie...Russ's desire to continue research on the origins and influences on Goju-Ryu has lead him to also study Fujian and Hakka arts such as Five Ancestor (Ngo Cho Kun / Wuzuquan), White Eyebrow (Pak Mei), and White Crane Boxing styles....Russ's focus is preserving, promoting, and researching the arts of Okinawa, Southern China, Malaysia, and the Philippines at his Burinkan dojo."
Episode #44 - Two Year Anniversary Episode!
In this episode, Owen and Randel talk about doing the Kung Fu Conversations (KFC) podcast for the last two years!
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Episode #43 - Interview #8 - Ken Gullette - Chen Taiji, Bagua, Xingyi - Internal Fighting Arts
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview well-known Chen Taiji, Bagua, and Xingyi practitioner Ken Gullette of Internal Fighting Arts.
With over 50 years of training and teaching martial arts Ken brings a unique perspective to life and practice. From his Web Site:
"Ken Gullette's goal has not changed from the day he took his first kung-fu class on September 20, 1973. He still works to deepen his understanding and skill in the internal arts and pass that knowledge along without the mystical mumbo jumbo that many internal arts teachers embrace.
"Real skill in the internal arts is a lifetime journey," Ken says. "But what a fascinating journey!" Website
Episode #42 - Cross-training in Martial Arts, How Much is Too Much?
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss Cross-training in Martial Arts!
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Episode #41 - Interview #7 - Jonathan Bluestein - Chinese Kung Fu - Blue Jade Martial Arts pt. 2
In this episode, Owen and Randel continue their interview with multi-art Kung Fu practitioner, author of nine books, and podcaster, Jonathan Bluestein of Blue Jade Martial Arts!
From his Facebook:
"We are an international martial arts organization of like-minded individuals, committed to the dissemination of traditional Chinese gongfu and its values. We uphold high standards of excellence and personal conduct, offering the general public time-honored methods for pursuing growth as individuals and communities. We offer regular martial arts classes in several countries, as well as seminars internationally." You Tube
Episode #41 - Interview #7 - Jonathan Bluestein - Chinese Kung Fu - Blue Jade Martial Arts pt. 1
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview multi-art Kung Fu practitioner, author of nine books, and podcaster, Jonathan Bluestein of Blue Jade Martial Arts!
From his Facebook:
"We are an international martial arts organization of like-minded individuals, committed to the dissemination of traditional Chinese gongfu and its values. We uphold high standards of excellence and personal conduct, offering the general public time-honored methods for pursuing growth as individuals and communities. We offer regular martial arts classes in several countries, as well as seminars internationally." You Tube
Episode #40 - The Shareability of Chinese Martial Arts!
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss the shareability of Chinese Martial Arts, how challenging it can be, and what we can do to promote it!
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Episode #39 - Interview #6 - Will Wain-Williams - Praying Mantis Practitioner and Kung Fu Documentary Filmmaker - Monkey Steals Peach
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Praying Mantis practitioner and kung fu documentary filmmaker Will Wain-Williams from the Monkey Steals Peach YouTube Channel.
From his YouTube Channel:
"My name is Will and I am a practitioner of Kung Fu. For the past decade I have been travelling Asia seeking out, documenting and researching old styles of martial arts. I want to share my training, travel & martial arts research and experiences with you, in the hope I may be able to dispell some myths, and make it more accessible. In the age of the internet, there's a lot of hype, clickbait and misleading information. Through my website and Youtube channel, I set out to the complete opposite: to present Chinese martial arts "warts and all", to show how they are practiced, what their revelance is to Chinese history, and what is their place in modern China."
Solo Cast #2 - Warriorship Conversing ep2 - Randel Davis on the Steel Mace Nation Podcast
In this episode, Randel does a solo cast with the Steel Mace Nation Podcast.
Episode #38 - Being Good at Your Martial Art or Being Good at Fighting?
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss Being Good at Your Martial Art vs Fighting.
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Episode #37 - Interview #5 - Scott M. Rodell - Yang Taiji and Chinese Swordsmanship - Great River Taoist Center pt2
In this episode, Owen and Randel continue their interview with Scott M. Rodell of the Great River Taoist Center about his practice, teaching, and martial development!
“Scott M. Rodell`s martial arts career includes over 35 years of training in Yang Style Taijiquan. He has trained under several noted Chinese masters, in both the U.S. and China. He is the founding Director of the Great River Taoist Center, headquartered in Virginia with branches across the U.S., Russia, Estonia, Netherlands, Germany and Australia. Rodell is the author of ten books including: "Chinese Swordsmanship, the Yang Family Taiji Jian Tradition”, “Dandaofa Xuan - Chinese Long Saber Anthology”, “Fundamentals of the Wudang Sword Method - Selected Translations with Commentary from a Manual of Chinese Swordsmanship”, “Shi Jian Pu - Manual of Ten Sword Skills - A Hand Book of Chinese Swordsmanship”, and "A Practical Guide to Test Cutting for Historical Swordsmanship”.”
Episode #37 - Interview #5 - Scott M. Rodell - Yang Taiji and Chinese Swordsmanship - Great River Taoist Center pt1
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Scott M. Rodell of the Great River Taoist Center about his practice, teaching, and martial development!
“Scott M. Rodell`s martial arts career includes over 35 years of training in Yang Style Taijiquan. He has trained under several noted Chinese masters, in both the U.S. and China. He is the founding Director of the Great River Taoist Center, headquartered in Virginia with branches across the U.S., Russia, Estonia, Netherlands, Germany and Australia. Rodell is the author of ten books including: "Chinese Swordsmanship, the Yang Family Taiji Jian Tradition”, “Dandaofa Xuan - Chinese Long Saber Anthology”, “Fundamentals of the Wudang Sword Method - Selected Translations with Commentary from a Manual of Chinese Swordsmanship”, “Shi Jian Pu - Manual of Ten Sword Skills - A Hand Book of Chinese Swordsmanship”, and "A Practical Guide to Test Cutting for Historical Swordsmanship”.”
Episode #36 - Classical vs Modern Applications in Chinese Kung Fu!
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss Classical vs Modern Applications in Chinese Kung Fu.
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Episode #35 - Interview #4 - Sonny Mannon - Shuai Jiao, Bagua, Taiji - Sequoia Kung Fu & Yoga pt2
In this episode, Owen and Randel continue their interview with Sonny Mannon of Sequoia Kung Fu & Yoga about his time in Beijing, Taiji Quan, and Shuai Jiao!
Sonny Mannon is the co-founder of Guang Wu Shuai Jiao and the owner of Sequoia Kung Fu & Yoga in Visalia, Ca. Sonny lived and trained full-time in Beijing, China for 8 years and has taught seminars around the world.
Episode #35 - Interview #4 - Sonny Mannon - Shuai Jiao, Bagua, Taiji - Sequoia Kung Fu & Yoga pt1
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Sonny Mannon of Sequoia Kung Fu & Yoga about his time in Beijing, Taiji Quan, and Shuai Jiao!
Sonny Mannon is the co-founder of Guang Wu Shuai Jiao and the owner of Sequoia Kung Fu & Yoga in Visalia, Ca. Sonny lived and trained full-time in Beijing, China for 8 years and has taught seminars around the world.
Episode #34 What is the Point of Studying Martial Arts with Monastic Origins?
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss studying Martial Arts with monastic origins.
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Episode #33 - Interview #3 - Ryan Bloomfield of Three Treasures Traditional Studies & Wellness pt2
In this episode, Owen and Randel continue their interview with Ryan Bloomfield of Three Treasures Traditional Studies & Wellness about his XinYi LiuHe!
Ryan Bloomfield has been training Traditional Chinese Martial Arts for over 30 years with the last 18 years focusing on the internal martial arts of XinYi LiuHe Quan, Chen Family Taijiquan, Bagua and their associated health systems. Since meeting his current teacher, Yang Family XinYi Master Yang Hai Ming, 3rd Generation, he has solely focused on Yang Family XinYi and its Yang Sheng (Healing Methods Qigong). He has also been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine for 15 years and teaching workshops in the United States and Canada for many years.
Episode #33 - Interview #3 - Ryan Bloomfield of Three Treasures Traditional Studies & Wellness pt1
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Ryan Bloomfield of Three Treasures Traditional Studies & Wellness about his XinYi LiuHe!
Ryan Bloomfield has been training Traditional Chinese Martial Arts for over 30 years with the last 18 years focusing on the internal martial arts of XinYi LiuHe Quan, Chen Family Taijiquan, Bagua and their associated health systems. Since meeting his current teacher, Yang Family XinYi Master Yang Hai Ming, 3rd Generation, he has solely focused on Yang Family XinYi and its Yang Sheng (Healing Methods Qigong). He has also been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine for 15 years and teaching workshops in the United States and Canada for many years.
Episode #32 What would Internal Martial Arts look like if it was an external Martial Art?
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss what Internal Martial Arts look like when they are practiced like external martial arts.
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Episode #31 - Interview #2 - Neil Ripski of Red Jade Martial Arts pt2
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Neil "The Kung Fu Guy" Ripski of Red Jade Martial Arts!
Neil Ripski has been a practitioner and teacher of Chinese Martial Arts for over 40 years. He has studied a number of systems including Bagua Zhang, Drunken Style, and Xin Yi Liu He.
Episode #31 - Interview #2 - Neil Ripski of Red Jade Martial Arts pt1
In this episode, Owen and Randel interview Neil "The Kung Fu Guy" Ripski of Red Jade Martial Arts!
Neil Ripski has been a practitioner and teacher of Chinese Martial Arts for over 40 years. He has studied a number of systems including Bagua Zhang, Drunken Style, and Xin Yi Liu He.
Episode #30 - Teaching Methods in the Chinese Martial Arts
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss teaching methods in Chinese martial arts!
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Episode #29 - Interview #1 - Rosa Mei of Zhen Wu Praha pt2
In this episode, Owen and Randel continue their interview with Rosa Mei of Zhen Wu Praha!
Rosa Mei is a senior disciple of Tong Bei Kung Fu under Master Zhang Xin Bin. With over 30 years of martial arts experience, she is a former member of the US wushu team, a black belt in aikido and also trained in kali silat, Lama kung fu, Mantis kung fu, tai chi and qi gong. She loves swords.
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Episode #28 - Interview #1 - Rosa Mei of Zhen Wu Praha pt1
In this episode, Owen and Randel do their first interview with Rosa Mei of Zhen Wu Praha!
Rosa Mei is a senior disciple of Tong Bei Kung Fu under Master Zhang Xin Bin. With over 30 years of martial arts experience, she is a former member of the US wushu team, a black belt in aikido and also trained in kali silat, Lama kung fu, Mantis kung fu, tai chi and qi gong. She loves swords.
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Episode #27 - When Your Teacher Changes Things, What Do You Do?
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss what to do when your teacher changes things!
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Episode #26 - Weapons; Use and Function in the Martial Arts.
Episode #25 - What is the most Liked or Disliked aspect of Chinese Martial Arts?
In this episode, Owen and Randel take on the topic of their favorite and most hated aspects of Chinese Martial Arts!
Solo Cast #1 - Warriorship Conversing EP1
In this episode, Randel does a solo cast on the Warrior Spirit of Matt Stutzman and Bebe Vio.
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Episode #24 - "Play" in Martial Arts, when is it Appropriate?
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss "play" in the martial arts and when it is appropriate.
Episode #23 - Progress, Adaptation and Mixing in Chinese Martial Arts (AKA: Is Kung Fu a Mixed Martial Art?)
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss the controversial topic of Chinese Kung Fu being a Mixed Martial Art.
Episode #22 - How has MMA Changed the Approach to Classical Martial Arts?
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss the impact of modern mixed martial arts on their training, learning, and practice of a classical martial arts style.
Episode #21 - Specialization in the Martial Arts. Is specializing as asset?
In this episode, Owen and Randel discuss the benefits and drawbacks to specializing in the martial arts and within specific martial arts.